Question detail
What is a major concern regarding the use of antibiotics?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. They are too expensive to produce.
- B. They can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
- C. They are ineffective against all pathogens.
- D. They only work in hospital settings.
Answer
The correct option is They can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. because it matches the approved biology in Antibiotics and painkillers within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is They can lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. because it stays accurate for Antibiotics and painkillers in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that antibiotics such as penicillin help to cure bacterial disease by killing infective bacteria inside the body and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Antibiotic Function
Students often believe that antibiotics can treat viral infections as well as bacterial infections.
Emphasize that antibiotics are specifically designed to target and kill bacteria, and they have no effect on viruses. Reinforce the distinction between bacterial and viral infections.
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